Construction manager salary in Hawaii
Median $61.98 an hour for 2,890 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 10th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 21st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $56.35). 2,890 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $33.76 – $48.77 | $70,230 – $101,450 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $48.77 – $76.65 | $101,450 – $159,440 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $76.65 – $92.30 | $159,440 – $191,980 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului | $35.60 | $62.89 | $99.40 | 360 | 1% above |
| Honolulu | $32.30 | $61.89 | $88.21 | 2,190 | about the same as |
Construction manager wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $32.63 | $63.06 | $26.75 | 1,310 |
| 2000 | $33.52 | $62.67 | $28.00 | 990 |
| 2001 | $35.26 | $64.10 | $29.35 | 900 |
| 2002 | $35.83 | $64.12 | $30.53 | 900 |
| 2003 | $36.59 | $64.02 | $31.96 | 930 |
| 2004 | $38.85 | $66.21 | $33.59 | 900 |
| 2005 | $40.77 | $67.21 | $34.74 | 930 |
| 2006 | $44.38 | $70.87 | $35.43 | 1,110 |
| 2007 | $42.99 | $66.75 | $36.65 | 1,020 |
| 2008 | $43.26 | $64.69 | $38.39 | 1,210 |
| 2009 | $45.83 | $68.77 | $39.58 | 1,010 |
| 2010 | $47.66 | $70.37 | $40.32 | 920 |
| 2011 | $48.26 | $69.07 | $40.50 | 900 |
| 2012 | $44.57 | $62.50 | $39.80 | 1,170 |
| 2013 | $44.11 | $60.96 | $40.58 | 1,290 |
| 2014 | $43.66 | $59.37 | $41.17 | 1,630 |
| 2015 | $43.00 | $58.41 | $42.02 | 1,630 |
| 2016 | $45.33 | $60.81 | $42.93 | 1,890 |
| 2017 | $46.33 | $60.85 | $43.93 | 1,800 |
| 2018 | $48.08 | $61.64 | $44.89 | 1,900 |
| 2019 | $50.57 | $63.68 | $45.80 | 2,160 |
| 2020 | $52.31 | $65.07 | $46.72 | 2,140 |
| 2021 | $48.57 | $57.71 | $47.55 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | $51.94 | $57.14 | $48.79 | 2,560 |
| 2023 | $58.01 | $61.29 | $50.43 | 2,800 |
| 2024 | $59.09 | $60.64 | $51.43 | 2,910 |
| 2025 | $61.98 | $61.98 | $55.28 | 2,890 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Hawaii changed by +6.1% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Hawaii?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 28,524 | $100,373 | $1,930 |
| Maui + Kalawao County | 4,821 | $92,019 | $1,770 |
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Construction manager pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Hawaii
Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Hawaii?
The median construction manager in Hawaii earned $61.98 an hour ($128,910 a year) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $48.77–$76.65; the top 10% earn more than $92.30.
Where does Hawaii rank for construction manager pay?
Hawaii ranks 10th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $61.98 an hour, and 21st after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Hawaii counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 2,890 construction managers in Hawaii in May 2025, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.89; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii and metro areas, SOC 11-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.